The Loud Minority : Why Protests Matter in American Democracy /

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"Voters now see protests as ideological--i.e., belonging to the Democrat or Republican Party. Consequently, as protest grows in America, it pushes more voters to turnout to the polls, donate to political campaigns, and run for office--benefiting the political party that is perceived to be the m...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Gillion, Daniel Q., 1979- (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Princeton : Princeton University Press, [2020]
Series:Book collections on Project MUSE.
Subjects:
Protest movements.
Politics and government.
Democracy.
Political participation.
POLITICAL SCIENCE > American Government > General.
Participation politique > États-Unis.
Contestation > États-Unis.
Political participation > United States.
Democracy > United States.
Protest movements > United States.
United States.
États-Unis > Politique et gouvernement.
United States > Politics and government.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Ideological Protests: The Protest Ties That Bind Us Together
  • The Making of Ideological Protests
  • Political Primaries: Protest's Ideological Connection at the Republican and Democratic National Conventions
  • Campaign Contributions: Following the Money to Find the Financial Benefits of Protest
  • Voter Turnout: Does Protest Lead to Voter Support or Public Backlash? The Case of Black Lives Matter
  • Election Results: A Protest Political Climate That Shapes Electoral Opportunities and Candidates' Fortunes
  • Conclusion: A Change Is Gonna Come ... a Protest Change Is Always Gonna Come.

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